An intensive institute focused on
research uses of word vectors, offering a
thorough, well-scaffolded introduction to RStudio through
commented code samples that can be adapted for use in
participants’ own work

An intensive institute focused on
pedagogical uses of word vectors, including
coverage of RStudio and the challenges of teaching
command-line tools in a humanities context

The introductory events will use simple, open-access web
tools hosted in the Women Writers Online Lab, while the
intensive events will focus on using RStudio and
command-line tools. All four institutes will consider how to
make and assess arguments about and with text analysis data,
and discuss how to assess the validity of methods, data
preparation, and tool configuration. After each event,
participants will receive support and guidance in
implementing these techniques in their home research and
teaching environments.

Northeastern UniversityJuly 17–19, 2019
Application deadline: March 22, 2019
Notification by April 19, 2019
Hosted by the Digital Scholarship Group
Introductory institute focused on research uses of word vectors

Northeastern UniversityMay 2020 (specific date will be determined early in 2020)
Application deadline: January 24, 2020
Notification by February 14, 2020
Hosted by the Digital Scholarship Group
Introductory institute focused on pedagogical uses of word vectors

Northeastern UniversityJuly 2020 (specific date will be determined early in 2020)
Application deadline: January 24, 2020
Notification by February 14, 2020
Hosted by the Digital Scholarship Group
Intensive institute focused on research uses of word vectors

Northeastern UniversityJuly 2021 (specific date will be determined early in 2021)
Application deadline: March 19, 2021
Notification by April 16, 2021
Hosted by the Digital Scholarship Group
Intensive institute focused on pedagogical uses of word vectors

Word Vectors for the Thoughtful Humanist has been made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this project, do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.